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02-10-2005, 12:37 AM
Wade Miller
Red Sox
What - Health
Feb. 9 - Wade Miller played some long toss Tuesday in Fort Myers, throwing from 90 feet but no longer. Miller, who made only 15 starts last season because of shoulder problems, is building arm strength slowly before he steps onto a mound. That day, probably in two weeks, will give Miller an indication of whether his frayed rotator cuff has healed sufficiently.
"I have my doubts," Miller told the newspaper. "I'm feeling better now. It's just a mind factor right now of letting the ball go. It's in my head that I can't do it because I couldn't do it last year for so long. It's going to be something when I go out there and try to let it go."
Miller's contract protects both the player and Red Sox. He's guaranteed just $1.5 million, though he can earn up to $3 million more in bonuses if healthy.
Red Sox
What - Health
Feb. 9 - Wade Miller played some long toss Tuesday in Fort Myers, throwing from 90 feet but no longer. Miller, who made only 15 starts last season because of shoulder problems, is building arm strength slowly before he steps onto a mound. That day, probably in two weeks, will give Miller an indication of whether his frayed rotator cuff has healed sufficiently.
"I have my doubts," Miller told the newspaper. "I'm feeling better now. It's just a mind factor right now of letting the ball go. It's in my head that I can't do it because I couldn't do it last year for so long. It's going to be something when I go out there and try to let it go."
Miller's contract protects both the player and Red Sox. He's guaranteed just $1.5 million, though he can earn up to $3 million more in bonuses if healthy.